Tissint waterfalls and canyon: a day from Foum Zguid
From Foum Zguid the track runs to Tissint: trickling saltwater falls, palms, a Berber village and a canyon, a cool day among the rocks.
- 1 day
- Departure : Foum Zguid
- from €90
- Price
- From €90
- Duration
- 1 day
- Departure
- Foum Zguid
- Stops
- 4 stops
Day by day
Programme
- 1
Morning — heading for Tissint
The 4×4 leaves your hotel early, crosses open stony country and tracks, and reaches the village of Tissint with its medina.
- 2
The saltwater falls
The first stop is the saltwater falls. Wander round the natural pools in the shade of the palms and take your time.
- 3
Berber tea, canyon and lunch
Tea is poured in a nearby Berber village, then a short walk leads into a canyon. Lunch follows beside the river, where you see how tafernoute is made.
- 4
The way back
In the afternoon the desert road leads back towards Foum Zguid, and you reach your hotel as the day ends.
The route
Highlights
- Saltwater falls and natural pools
- Tea in a Berber village
- A canyon to walk into
- Riverside lunch with tafernoute
Included
- Meals and experiences named in the itinerary: the detail is repeated in the summary sent to you before you book.
To agree
- Anything missing from the published listing is settled with you before departure.
Advice
- Published price: from €90 per person, for 2 participants or more.
- Whether you can swim depends on conditions on the day; pack swimwear and a towel in case.
Images
They travelled with Abdul
“The guide, Abdoul, bilingual and very professional, took care of everything. […] Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, beautiful dunes. I will come back.”
Your questions about this journey
How much is the Tissint waterfalls day trip?
The published price is €90 per person for 2 participants or more. The full programme, including lunch by the river, is confirmed before you book.
Can you swim at the waterfalls?
Free time is planned around the natural pools, but swimming depends on conditions that day. Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to try.
What does the day include besides the falls?
Tea in a Berber village, a short canyon walk, then lunch near the river with a tafernoute demonstration. You are back in Foum Zguid at the end of the day.
What should I bring for this trip?
A hat, sun cream, water and closed shoes for the canyon. Add swimwear and a towel for the pools.
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